Overview
Eaucourt-sur-Somme is a 10 MW onshore wind farm in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Eaucourt-sur-Somme is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Hauts-de-France region of France. With a capacity of 10 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind installation typical of the country's distributed renewable energy infrastructure. The facility operates under France's national feed-in tariff regime, which supports wind energy as part of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Onshore wind farms in France typically use turbines with capacities between 2-3 MW each, suggesting this site may have 4-5 turbines. As a wind energy facility, Eaucourt-sur-Somme contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying France's energy mix. The site's location in the Somme department benefits from consistent wind resources, supporting grid stability and local renewable energy goals.
Environmental context
The Hauts-de-France region has favorable wind conditions for onshore wind energy, with moderate average wind speeds. Wind farms in this area can have visual impacts on the rural landscape and require careful siting to minimize effects on local bird and bat populations. The region's agricultural setting provides open spaces suitable for wind development while balancing land-use considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Eaucourt-sur-Somme wind farm is located in the Somme department of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.
Eaucourt-sur-Somme wind farm has a capacity of 10 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The operator of Eaucourt-sur-Somme wind farm is not publicly listed, but it operates under France's feed-in tariff system for renewable energy.
Wind energy in France is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs that guarantee prices for wind-generated electricity.
Eaucourt-sur-Somme adds 10 MW of clean wind power to France's grid, helping the country meet its EU-mandated renewable energy targets and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.